Jul 23, 2026 / 1:25PM
Museum Meetings consist of a series of conversations dedicated to various aspects of art and museums, including art history, photography, anthropology, collecting, curation, techniques and media, conservation, and the role of museums and archives in society today. It originates in the Acton Collection at Villa La Pietra and expands to other art spaces in Florence and Italy. It is designed to attract a multidisciplinary group of students, not just those studying art or art history. All the meetings are conceived as discussions and envisage an active participation. Francesca Baldry, Collection Manager at Villa La Pietra, organizes the meetings and welcomes suggestions from students.
With an introduction to Museum Meetings and Terra Firma programs by Francesca Baldry, Villa La Pietra Collection Manager, and Nick Dakin-Elliot, La Pietra Horticultural Associate.
Light campus-grown dinner included.
In Collaboration with Terra Firma
Tour and discussion.
Light lunch included
Tour and discussion.
Light lunch included
Presentation of the site-specific exhibition.
International conference (in Italian).
Museo Mariano Fortuny and The Venice Art Biennale.
In Collaboration with OSL
Claudia Baroncini, Fondazione Alinari
Alessandra Capodacqua and Scott Palmer, NYU Florence
Guided tour of the exhibition with Acton Collection Manager Francesca Baldry.
Guided tour followed by discussion.
Light lunch included
(More details coming soon)
Visit to the Conservation Studio followed by discussion.
Light lunch included
Presentation by Photographer Baptiste Lignel
Dates and times are subject to change. Check e-mails and notices for updates.
R.S.V.P. required for all lectures at lapietra.reply@nyu.edu
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